English Writing Skills Test Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 24: Final test: writing skills · Set 461 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Rule, then check): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — subject and predicate, the link between ideas, the order, the topic, or the format. Read your choice aloud to check it.

1. 1.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. We may borrow two books every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Brush all your teeth gently. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (d) Spit out the toothpaste.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
   He flew the kite high above the roof.
   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   ___ (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
4. 4.Which part is missing from this notice?
   
   Sunrise Public School
   1 October 2026
   Annual Sports Day
   Our annual sports day will be held on 4 October at 4 pm on the main ground. All are welcome.
   Kunal
   Sports Captain (a) name and designation (b) the date (c) the title (d) the word NOTICE
5. 5.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
   “my uncle came from kolkata in september.” (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 5
6. 6.You are writing an email to your teacher, Mrs Das. Which opening is best? (a) Hey Das!!! (b) Yo teacher, (c) Das, listen up (d) Dear Mrs Das,
7. 7.Nisha answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will call again at 4 pm on Thursday.” What should Nisha write in the message for her father? (a) You will call again at 4 pm on Thursday. (b) I will call again at 4 pm on Thursday. (c) Uncle Ravi will call again at 4 pm on Thursday. (d) Uncle Ravi will call again at 5 pm on Thursday.
8. 8.Which word joins these two sentences best?
   “Tara likes to paint. She likes to draw.” (a) and (b) but (c) because
9. 9.Joseph is writing a letter to his elder sister. Which greeting is correct? (a) Dear Sir, (b) Dear, Didi (c) Dear Didi, (d) Dear Didi.
10. 10.Which word should replace the name in the gap?
    “Rohan has a new mango. ___ takes it to school every day.” (a) He (b) Him (c) It (d) She
11. 11.Which sentence has the words in the correct order? (a) Simran a banana eats after school. (b) Simran eats a banana after school. (c) Simran eats after school a banana. (d) Eats Simran a banana after school.
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) First (d) Although
13. 13.Tenzin answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will bring the books at 4 pm on Wednesday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his mother? (a) I will bring the books at 4 pm on Wednesday. (b) You will bring the books at 4 pm on Wednesday. (c) Aunt Lata will bring the books at 4 pm on Wednesday. (d) Aunt Lata will bring the books at 6 pm on Wednesday.
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
15. 15.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “last wednesday i went to jaipur by train.” (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 6
16. 16.Yash is writing an email to his teacher. Which sentence is the most polite? (a) Could you please give me one more day? (b) GIVE ME ONE MORE DAY!!! (c) Give me one more day now.
17. 17.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “kunal met yash at the station in lucknow.” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 2
18. 18.This notice has no title. Which title fits it?
    
    Green Valley School
    NOTICE
    2 March 2026
    An inter-house quiz will be held on 5 March at 3 pm in the school hall. All are welcome.
    Kabir
    Secretary, Quiz Club (a) Cleanliness Drive (b) Book Fair (c) Inter-House Quiz
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
20. 20.Which of these is an exclamation? (a) Bring your notebook tomorrow. (b) Why is Ananya crying? (c) What a long train! (d) Aisha flies a kite on the roof.
21. 21.Two sentences are joined by mistake. Where should the full stop go?
    “The lights went out we lit a candle.” (a) after “we” (b) after “went” (c) after “lit” (d) after “out”
22. 22.Which mark should end this sentence?
    “Nisha plays cricket in the park” (a) exclamation mark (!) (b) question mark (?) (c) full stop (.)
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
25. 25.You are writing an email to thank your aunt for a birthday gift. Which subject line is best? (a) Thank you for the gift (b) Maths homework for today (c) Sports day date (d) Hello!!!
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
27. 27.What kind of sentence is this?
    “Why is Kavya laughing?” (a) question (b) statement (c) exclamation (d) command
28. 28.In a formal letter, what comes just after the subject? (a) the date (b) the greeting (c) name and signature (d) the receiver's address
29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
31. 31.These words are mixed up: writes / a / Omkar / poem / every / week
    Which sentence do they make? (a) Writes Omkar a poem every week. (b) Omkar a poem writes every week. (c) Omkar writes every week a poem. (d) Omkar writes a poem every week.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
33. 33.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Power Cut (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Big Football Match
34. 34.Which sentence describes the shell best? (a) Farhan found a white shell. (b) Farhan found a shell. (c) Farhan found a tiny white shell. (d) Farhan found a tiny shell.
35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
36. 36.Which describing word fits best?
    “The busy market sounds ___.” (a) sour (b) sticky (c) colourful (d) noisy
37. 37.Which question has the words in the correct order? (a) Why is Rohan laughing? (b) Rohan is why laughing? (c) Is why Rohan laughing? (d) Why Rohan is laughing?
38. 38.Tenzin answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 5 pm on Friday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his sister? (a) Grandma will call again at 5 pm on Friday. (b) I will call again at 5 pm on Friday. (c) Grandma will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (d) You will call again at 5 pm on Friday.
39. 39.What kind of sentence is this?
    “What is Omkar eating for lunch?” (a) statement (b) question (c) exclamation (d) command
40. 40.How many words in this sentence need a capital letter?
    “my aunt made sweets for diwali.” (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 2

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